At Relativity Space, we’re building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. Our Terran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launch capacity. But that’s just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock new opportunities to advance science, exploration, and innovation, pioneering progress that reaches beyond the known.
Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. Here, you're not just executing tasks; you're solving problems that haven’t been solved before, helping develop a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up. Whether you’re in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or a corporate function, you’ll collaborate across teams, shape decisions, and see your work come to life in record time. Relativity is a place where creativity and
technical rigor go hand in hand, and your voice will help define the stories we’re writing together. Now is a unique moment in time where it’s early enough to leave your mark on the product, the process, and the culture, but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. The most meaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us.
About the Team:
The additive technology team leads research and development of Relativity’s Stargate 3D-printing platform and factory operating system to produce large-scale metal structures for the industrial base. The team works with robotics engineers, data scientists, systems engineers, and welders to advance Relativity’s innovative tech stack, which leverages autonomy, advanced simulation, machine learning, and robotics. Working at the intersection of hardware and software, the team is creating a unified platform that can perform additive manufacturing, in-situ monitoring, NDE, and subtraction capabilities in a single print cell. Progressing in parallel to Terran R development, Relativity’s breakthroughs in large-scale additive manufacturing have the potential to revolutionize the defense industrial base.
About the Role:
The Robotics Team at Relativity Space is responsible for building and refining the hardware that powers our autonomous systems. From advanced robotics for manufacturing and additive processes to specialized robots that support development and deployment, our R&D hardware engineers work in close collaboration with software, automation to develop cutting-edge technologies that push the boundaries of space exploration and industrial manufacturing. As a key member of the team, you’ll bring your hardware expertise to revolutionize the way robotics cooperate and additively manufacture here on earth and off planet.
About You:
You are a highly motivated, hands-on technician. You are a self-starter, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision, and you have a strong commitment to safety and quality. You’re the kind of person who thrives when working on physical systems and enjoys solving complex, hands-on challenges. You bring a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn new techniques and processes. You can quickly adapt to changing priorities and will play a crucial role in helping the program succeed in building and testing advanced technologies.
- Experience with 3D Printing: Familiarity with 3D printers and rapid prototyping processes, including material selection and post-processing.
- Proficient in Mechanical Assembly: Ability to assemble complex parts and systems, with experience in metalworking (cutting, grinding, tapping, and welding).
- Hands-on System Building: Competence in building systems with 80/20 extrusions or similar modular components.
- Technical Skills in Assembly and Troubleshooting: Ability to assemble mechanical and electrical components and troubleshoot problems in prototype systems or test equipment.
- Networking and Cable Management: Experience in running Ethernet cables and assisting with electrical integration of robotic and automated systems.
- Safety Mindset: Strong understanding of safety standards in an industrial environment, including lockout/tagout, PPE usage, and equipment operation protocols.
- Team Collaboration: Strong communication and collaboration skills, able to work effectively with other technicians, engineers, and project teams.
Nice to haves but not required:
- Experience with Robotics: Hands-on experience in building or maintaining robotic systems, especially related to automation or manufacturing.
- Welding Skills: Experience with advanced welding techniques, particularly for aerospace or heavy-duty manufacturing applications.
- Knowledge of Control Systems: Familiarity with robotic control systems and electrical integration, including PLCs or other controllers.
- Automated Systems Experience: Familiarity with automated manufacturing systems and their maintenance.
- Experience in Aerospace or Additive Manufacturing: Previous experience working in an aerospace environment or with advanced additive manufacturing techniques.
- No previous aerospace experience is required for this position
At Relativity Space, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.
Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more! To see some of the benefits & perks we offer, please visit here.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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Relativity Space Long Beach, California, USA Office
We have two sites in Long Beach, CA's Space Beach: "The Wormhole," a 1M sq. ft. factory, once Boeing C-17's home. Nearby, "The Portal" supports Aeon R engine production for our Terran R launch vehicle.
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